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conjugates

/ˈkɑndʒəˌɡeɪts/ /ˈkɑndʒʊˌɡeɪts/

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noun

Conjugués, composés

Any entity formed by joining two or more smaller entities together.

Examples :

"In chemistry class, we learned that proteins sometimes form conjugates by combining with lipids or carbohydrates. "

En cours de chimie, nous avons appris que les protéines forment parfois des conjugués en se combinant avec des lipides ou des glucides.

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noun

Conjugué complexe

(of a complex number) A complex conjugate.

Examples :

"The conjugate of the complex number 3 + 2i is 3 – 2i. "

Le conjugué complexe du nombre complexe 3 + 2i est 3 – 2i.

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noun

Conjugués

More generally, any of a set of irrational or complex numbers that are zeros of the same polynomial with integral coefficients.

Examples :

"In advanced algebra, students learn that √2 and -√2 are conjugates, because they are both solutions (zeros) to the polynomial equation x² - 2 = 0, which has integer coefficients. "

En algèbre avancée, les étudiants apprennent que √2 et -√2 sont des conjugués, car ce sont tous deux des solutions (zéros) de l'équation polynomiale x² - 2 = 0, qui a des coefficients entiers.

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noun

Conjugués

(of an element of an extension field) Given a field extension L / K and an element α ∈ L, any other element β ∈ L that is another root of the minimal polynomial of α over K.

Examples :

"In the field of complex numbers, the imaginary unit i and its additive inverse -i are conjugates because they are both roots of the simple polynomial equation x² + 1 = 0, where the coefficients are real numbers. "

Dans le corps des nombres complexes, l'unité imaginaire i et son inverse additif -i sont des conjugués car ils sont tous deux racines de l'équation polynomiale simple x² + 1 = 0, où les coefficients sont des nombres réels.

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noun

Angle supplémentaire

An explementary angle.

Examples :

"Since 30 degrees and 330 degrees sum to 360 degrees, they are conjugates. "

Puisque 30 degrés et 330 degrés totalisent 360 degrés, ce sont des angles supplémentaires.

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noun

Conjugaison

(grammar) A word agreeing in derivation with another word, and therefore generally resembling it in meaning.

Examples :

"In French class, we learned that "aimer" (to love) and "aimant" (loving) are conjugates, because they share a root and similar meaning. "

En cours de français, nous avons appris que "aimer" (aimer) et "aimant" (aimant) sont des conjugaisons, car ils partagent une racine et une signification similaire.

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noun

Conjugués

A weak and a strong antigen covalently linked together

Examples :

"The new vaccines being developed use conjugates, combining a weak sugar antigen from the bacteria with a strong protein antigen to create a more robust immune response in patients. "

Les nouveaux vaccins en développement utilisent des conjugués, combinant un antigène glucidique faible de la bactérie avec un antigène protéique fort pour créer une réponse immunitaire plus robuste chez les patients.

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verb

Conjuguer

(grammar) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses.

Examples :

"In French class, we conjugate verbs like "être" so we know how to say "I am," "you are," "he/she/it is," and so on in different tenses. "

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verb

Conjugué

To multiply on the left by one element and on the right by its inverse.

Examples :

"The magician conjugates the number 5 by multiplying it by 2 on the left and then by 1/2 on the right, effectively transforming its appearance without changing its actual value in that particular operation. "

Le magicien conjugue le nombre 5 en le multipliant par 2 à gauche, puis par 1/2 à droite, transformant ainsi son apparence sans changer sa valeur réelle dans cette opération particulière.

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verb

Joindre, unir, juxtaposer

To join together, unite; to juxtapose.

Examples :

"The online dating app conjugates people based on their shared interests. "

L'application de rencontres en ligne unit les gens en fonction de leurs centres d'intérêt communs.

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verb

Conjuguer

(of bacteria and algae) To temporarily fuse, exchanging or transferring DNA.

Examples :

""Sometimes, bacteria conjugates, passing on helpful genes like antibiotic resistance to each other." "

Parfois, les bactéries se conjuguent, se transmettant des gènes utiles comme la résistance aux antibiotiques.

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